Akpo in Igala language is similar to idioms as its contents are idiomatic and some of the expressions have similar meanings with popular wise sayings in Igala. The use of Akpo is a common practice among Igala youths especially those living on the outskirts of Idah and other parts of Igalaland. Akpo are oral puzzles […]

One beautiful aspect of Igala language that is uncommon with other languages of the world is its system of communication popularly known as Adale. Adale is in addition to the normal language another system of communication that is popular among the native speakers especially the youths in every parts of the kingdom. This system of […]

Correct application of proverbs is a linguistic science in itself which largely depends on one’s mastery of a particular language; and each time an orator steps on to the stage, a great number of his audience are often in the transport of delight at the display of mastery of language and expressiveness. Speeches of such […]

AKWU or ALO IDIOMS (EKPA AKWU or EGWALO) AKWU literally means riddles or expressions that are similar to idioms. It is also closely related to the Ita, which stands for proverbs; but unlike Ita ‘proverb’ that can be said or introduced at anytime of the day or night during conversations or speech making, Akwu ‘Idiom’ […]

OHIAKA-FOLKLORE (Also known as OHIALA in some part of Igala Land) Ohiaka literally means history or events of the past that are usually related to the young ones as part of entertainments for both elders and children every evening. It contains part of the folk tales or imaginary stories of the ancients that are uniquely […]

Ita literally means proverbs, phrase or group of words with peculiar or special meanings different from the usual meaning of each of the words used in the expression. Igala proverbs, like any other proverbs globally are accumulated wisdom of the ancients that are usually dished out beautifully during conversations, to beautifully support an argument or […]